Church of the Resurrection
Mardi Gras
Description of Activity:
Mardi Gras is a parish celebration and fundraiser that takes place on the Sunday prior to Lent. It has a festival atmosphere that is done in the flavor of "Fat Tuesday." The main ingredients include food booths, games, and live music.
Ticket Coordinator; Prize Coordinator Food Booth:
Patrick Frank; Jane Lindsey
10th Grade Faith Sharing Leaders & Dennis Kunkel
Activity Times: Location of Activity:
Sunday before Ash Wednesday from 11 am to 2 pm Parish Great Hall and classrooms
Requirements for Participation Length of Commitment:

Mardi Gras is a parish party, open to all, that is celebrated on the last Sunday before the Lenten season begins.  The activities include: purchasing food items from Faith Sharing Groups, games with prizes, and a gathering place to listen or dance to great jazz music, provided by 37th Street Jazz Band.  This event creates an opportunity for Resurrection’s 9th and 10th grade students to be involved in a special service project that shows support and assistance to one another and the wider community. Our teens bring creative energy in their decorating, enthusiasm through their hard work, and joy in the conversations they share with parishioners.  With the help of their parents, faith sharing leaders, and parish volunteers this fundraiser and service project makes a difference by providing Resurrection with an event that build community, fellowship, and funds.

On Committee: 1 - 1 1/2 Months

Event Volunteers: 1-3 hours

History of Activity
In 2012, we celebratee the 25th anniversary of the event. Mardi Gras was first organized by Resurrection's Faith Formation department as their yearly fundraiser. The money raised helps defray the cost of faith formation expenses. The 10th grade Faith Sharing groups still take care of the food booths and the 9th grade students and parents are responsible for the games.
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